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and more copiousness than refinement of ideas. But it is an error to suffer the weeds to rush up with the grain, though their appearance may prove the richness of the soil. There is a time when an author should refrain, like Job, even from good words-though it should be pain to him. 'And although we think Mr Mathurine has reformed that error indifferently well, in his present work, we do pray him, in his future compositions, to reform it altogether. For the rest, we dismiss him with our best wishes, and not without hopes that we may again meet him in the maze of fiction, since, although he has threatened, like Prospero, to break his wand, we have done our poor endeavour to save his book from being burned.

QUARTERLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS, From February to June 1818.

AGRICULTURE.

The Farmer's Magazine. No. 74.

An Essay on Agriculture, containing an Introduction, in which the science of Agriculture is pointed out, by a careful attention to the works of Nature; also the means of rendering barren soils luxuriantly productive; to which is added a Memoir, drawn up at the express desire of his Imperial Highness the Archduke John of Austria, on the Nature and Nutritive Qualities of Fiorin Grass, &c. By W. Richardson, D. D.

Considerations respecting Cambridge, more particularly relating to its Botanical Professorship. By Sir James Smith, M.D. F. R. S. '8vo. 2s. 6d.

ARCHITECTURE.

Mr Kendall, architect, of Exeter, has just published an Elucidation of the first principles of English Architecture, usually denominated Gothic. The work comprises upwards of 20 finely engraved plates by Mr Storer, respresenting Elevations, &c. taken from the Cathedral Church of Exeter.

ARTS, FINE.

New Churches Considered, with respect to the Opportunities they offer for the encouragement of Painting. By B. R. Haydon. 8vo. 1s. 6d.

No. I. of a Series of Twelve Portraits of Distinguished Living Characters of Scotland; containing heads of Walter Scott, Esq. Francis Jeffrey, Esq. and Henry Raeburn, Esq.; drawn and etched by William Nicholson; accompanied with short Biographical Notices. Size of the plates 11 inches by 9. Price of each number 17. 11s. 6d. for proofs on India paper; and 17. 1s. for plain impres

sions:

ANTIQUITIES.

The Elgin Marbles, from the Temple of Minerva at Athens; selected from Stuart and Revett's Antiquities of Athens: To which is added, an Historical Account of the Temple, in Sixty Engravings. 4to. 5l. 5s.

The History and Antiquities of Gainsborough: together with a Topographical and Descriptive Account of Stow, principally in Illustration of its claim to be considered as a Roman Sidnacester. By Adam Stark, with plates. 8vo. 10s. 6d.;-royal 8vo. 17. 1s.

Delineations of Pompeii, Engraved by W. B. Cooke, from Drawings made in 1817. By Major Cockburn, R. A. Part I. fol. 47. 4s.; Proofs, 61. 6s.; on India paper, 81. 8s.

An Historical Description of the Monastery and Chapel Royal of Holyroodhouse, with the Curiosities, Monuments, &c. An Historical Account of the Palace, and its environs: and Biographical Anecdotes of celebrated Individuals connected with its History. Fine 6s.-common 3s. 6d.

A General Description of the Shire of Renfrew, including an Account of the Noble and Ancient Families, who, from the earliest times, have had property in that County, and the most remarkable Facts in the Lives of Distinguished Individuals. To which is added, a Geanological History of the Royal House of Stuart, and of the several Noble and Illustrious Families of that name, from the year 1034 to the year 1710; collected from Public Records, Chartularies of Monasteries, and the best Historians and Private MSS. published in 1710; by George Crawfurd, Author of the Peerage of Scotland, &c. &c. and continued to the present period by George Robertson, Author of the Agricultural Survey of Mid-Lothian, &c. 4to. Small paper, 31s. 6d. large paper, 52s. 6d.

BIOGRAPHY.

An Account of the Life, Writings, and Character of the late Dr Alexander Monro, Secundus, delivered at the Harveian Oration, at Edinburgh, for the year 1818. By Andrew Duncan, sen. M. D. Price 2s. 6d.

Memoirs of J. Evelyn, Esq. the celebrated Author of the Sylva. By W. Bray, Esq. with many Engravings. 2 vol. 4to.

Letters from the Abbé Edgeworth to his Friends, written between the year 1777 and 1807, with Memoirs of his Life. By the Rev. Thomas R. England. 8vo. Ss.

The Life of Jeremy Taylor, D. D. Bishop of Down. Henry Kaye Bonney. 8vo. 12s.

By the Rev.

A Critical Examination of the Bishop of Llandaff's Posthumous Volume, entitled, "Anecdotes of his Life." 8vo. 3s.

The Annual Biography and Obituary, for the year 1818. Vol. II. Svo.

Memoirs of John Duke of Marlborough, with his Original Cor respondence, collected from the Family Records at Blenheim, and other authentic Sources. By William Coxe, M. A. 2 vol. 4to. 41. 48.

Illustrations of the Literary History of the Eighteenth Century, consisting of Authentic Memoirs and Original Letters of Eminent Persons, and intended as a sequel to the Literary Anecdotes. By John Nichols, F. S. A. Vol. III. 8vo. 17. 7s.

Memoirs of her late Royal Highness Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Wales, &c. and of her Illustrious Consort, Prince Cobourg, of Saxe Cobourg Saalfeld. By R. Huish, Esq. Author of the Peruvians, &c. 8vo. 19s.

Recollections of Curran, and some of his Contemporaries. By Charles Phillips, Esq. 8vo. 12s.

Memoires Secrets sur Lucien Buonaparte, redigés sur sa Correspondance, &c. &c. 2 vol. 8vo. 18s.

CHEMISTRY.

A Treatise on the General Principles of Chemical Analysis. Translated from the French of L. J. Thenard, by Arnold Merrich. 8vo. 12s.

CHRONOLOGY.

Tables of Comparative Chronology, exhibiting the dates of the principal events which took place from the Flood to the Fall of the Empire; designed to give young persons correct information respecting the progress of Human Society. 10s. 6d.

COMMERCE.

Double Entry by Single, a new method of Book-keeping, applic able to all kinds of Business, and exemplified in five Sets of Books. By F. W. Cronhelm. 4to. 17. 11s. 6d.

Tables of Discount and Profit, on a new and comprehensive plan By John Evans. royal 4to. 17. 1s.

DRAMA.

The Bride of Abydos; a Tragedy, in five acts. 8vo. 3s. 6d. Zuma, or the Tree of Health; an Opera, in three acts. Dibdin. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

By T.

Don Giovanni, or a Spectre on Horseback. By T. Dibdin. 1s. 6d. The Vicar of Wakefield. By Thomas Dibdin, 1s. 6d.

The Rich Jew of Malta, a Tragedy. By Marlow. Edited by Oxberry. 1s.

Love and Laudanum, or the Sleeping Draught; a Farce, in two

acts. 2s.

Rob Roy M'Gregor, or Auld Lang Syne; an Opera, in three acts. By J. Pocock. 8vo. 3s.

A View of the English Stage, containing a Series of Dramatic Criticism. By William Hazlitt, Esq. 8vo. 12s.

Bellamira, or the Fall of Tunis; a Tragedy, in five acts. By R. Shiel, Esq. author of the Apostate. 8vo. 3s.

Essays on Shakspeare's Dramatic Characters, with an Illustration of Shakspeare's representation of National Characters. By William Richardson, M. A. &c. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Amoroso, King of Little Britain. A Burlesque. 1s. 6d.

A History of the Theatres of London, containing an Annual Re gister of New Pieces, Revivals, Pantomimes, &c. with occasional

Notes and Anecdotes. Being a continuation of Victor's and Oulton's Histories, from the year 1795 to 1817 inclusive. By W. C. Oulton. 3 vol. 12mo.

18s.

EDUCATION.

A Metrical Guide to the right Intelligence of Virgil's Versification. By John Carey, LL.D. 3s.

Tales for my Sons. By M. Kotzebue. 6s.

The first Elements of Arithmetic, or the Teacher's and Scholar's Assistant comprising the first four rules, combined into one series, and taught in one operation. By G. Reynolds. 2s. 6d.

A Guide in the Selection, and Use of Elementary School Books in every branch of education; compiled with a view to save much uselsss expense to parents, to relieve tutors from perplexity, and to economize the time and labour of students. By the Rev. Joshua Collins, late master of the Grammar School at Newport; corrected to the present time by the Rev. W. Catlow, conductor of an Academy at Wimbledon, in Surrey. Is.

History of the Fairchild Family; or, the Child's Manual: being a collection of Stories, calculated to show the Importance and Effects of a Religious Education. By Mrs Sherwood. 12mo. 5s.

French Idioms, adapted to the Use of those who have made some Progress in the French Language. By Victor L. du Noyer. 5s. Geographical Questions and Exercises, blended with Historical and Biographical Information. By Richard Chambers, Author of an Introduction to Arithmetic. 2s.

A Visit to the Bazaar; illustrated with 32 Engravings, exhibiting the different Trades carried on there, with Explanations. 12mo. 3s. Scenes in Europe, illustrated by 84.Engravings. By the Rev. I. Taylor. 12mo. 4s.

The Pleasures of Life; written in the manner of Mrs Barbauld's hymns, in prose. By the author of many approved little works. 12mo. 2s. 6d.

Outlines of Philosophical Education, illustrated by the method of teaching the Logic, or first Class of Philosophy, in the University of Glasgow. By George Jardine, A. M. F. R. S. E. Professor of Logic and Rhetoric in that University. 8vo. 12s.

The Eton Latin Prosody, illustrated with English Explanations of the Rules, and Authorities from the Latin Poets. By John Carey, LL.D. 12mo.

A Grammar of the Elements of Astronomy, by means of which that sublime science may be taught in public schools as part of a course of liberal education. By Thomas Squire. roy. 18mo. 7s. 6d.

The Philosophy of Elocution elucidated and exemplified by readings of the Liturgy of the Church; for the use of young Clergymen and Students who are preparing for Holy Orders. By James Wright, of Magdalene Hall, Oxford, &c. 8vo.

A Treatise on the Living Languages; containing, in a small compass, the necessary Rules for acquiring a knowledge of them, particularly of the Italian and Spanish, with a Treatise on the difficulties of Italian Poetry. By A. Anaya. 12mo. 4s. 6d.

An Essay on Spanish Literature, containing its History from the commencement in the 12th century to the present time. By A, Anaya. 12mo. 5s.

The Amusing Companion, containing Philosophical amusements and entertaining recreations for young persons. By William Pybus. 12mo. 1s. 6d.

Un Dictionnaire des Verbes Français; or, a Dictionary of French Verbs, showing their different governments. To which is prefixed, a Table of the irregular Verbs, and some Remarks on the Tenses of the Conjugation and the Article. By J. C. Tarver. 8vo. 10s.

Adversaria; or, Selections and Reflections on Civil, Political, Moral, and Religious Subjects. By George Harrison. 8vo. 8s,

GEOGRAPHY.

The Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Geographical Dictionary, compris, ing a Complete Body of Geography, Physical, Political, Statistical, and Commercial. Vol. II. Part I. 8vo. 9s.

A brief Description of Nova Scotia, including a particular Account of the Island of Grand Monan. By Anthony Lockwood, Assistant Surveyor General of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.

Greenland: Being Extracts from a Journal kept in that country in the years 1770 to 1773. By Hans Egede Saabye; with an Introduction, containing an account of the manners of the Greenlanders, &c. &c. translated from the German. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

HISTORY.

An Account of the War in Spain, Portugal, and France, from 1808 to 1814. By Lieut.-Col. J. T. Jones, R. A. 8vo. 15s.

Rogerson's edition of the History of the Wars, from the Fren h Revolution to the Battle of Waterloo, with plates. 2 yol. 8vo. 20s.

The Civil and Constitutional History of Rome, from the foundation to the age of Augustus. By Henry Bankes, Esq. M. P. 2 vol. 8vo. 24s.

Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, with a portrait from the rare print by Crispin de Passe. By Lucy Aikin. 2 vol. 8vo. 11. 5s.

LAW.

Form of Process before the Court of Session, the New Jury Court, and Commission of Teinds. Vol. II. 8vo. 13s. 6d.

A Treatise on the Game Laws; in which it is fully proved that game is now, and always has been, the property of the occupier of the land on which it is taken, by the law of England. By Edward Christian, Esq. 8vo. 16s.

The Law of Elections: comprising the law up to the present period, and the statutes relating to elections for England, Scotland, and Ireland, to the 58 Geo. III. inclusive. By Wm. T. Roe, Esq. 7 vol. 24s.

Thoughts on the Expediency of Repealing the Usury Laws. By Edw. Cooke, Esq. 2s.

On Punishment of Death in the Case of Forgery: its injustice and impolicy maintained. 8vo. 1s.